1998 Volvo VNL64T
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
63 complaints
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- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
The dealer refused to honor the recall for the front tie rod, the dealer stated the tires were the wrong size.*jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Consumer IS having problems with the wiring harness under the dash. *jg
- Structure › Frame and members
Consumer IS complaining of the cab cracking on the side farings on both sides and the hood cracking. also when standing at the front of the truck looking to the back of the truck you can see that the "lines" are not smooth. the back step on the left side sticks out. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Consumer states that turn signal indicator light was operating intermittently, volvo service replaced the bulb, but after that, the diagnostic display had lines throughout obscuring the information. Most all the dash IS dark intermittently, consumer was told that the wiring harness connectors are affected by heat and cause a loss of contact. *yd
- Electrical system › Wiring · Suspension
The air conditioner failed due to bad wiring. *Yh . Also the vehicle pulled to the right due to premature steer tire wear.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Power train › Manual transmission · Structure › Body › Bumpers · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The windshield washers were replaced. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, air › Antilock · Suspension · Unknown or other
Consumer states the transmission runs at a high temperature.*jb
- Unknown or other
The graph on the left side of the dash keeps going out. dealer replaced, in less than a year it went out again. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, air › Antilock · Steering
Consumer states steering was inoperative. *Yh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Consumer states that steering IS inoperative as if there were no power steering. *tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Gauges, turn signals and right section of instrument panel are inoperative. *Ak
- Steering
When driving or backing out at low speed the steering locks up, vehicle IS hard to control. Dealer contacted. *Ak *jb
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
- 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
- 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
- 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10194991Volvo Chassis - Model VN - Updated Chassis Fairing DEF Door Magnet/Plate
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